Youth services

There are a number of groups in Mackay working in this space and offering services, support and leisure and lifestyle activities for young people across the region.

If you wish to get in touch with these groups you can use council’s youth workers as a first point of reference to provide you with the most up to date contacts.

Council also has regular networking meetings and email lists you can be added to to keep you in the loop and provides a range of services to young people.

Contact us today for more information:

Tamara Hull - Youth & Community Development Officer & Youth Team Leader (Mirani Based)Duties Include: Youth development support for the Valley District Youth Council, schools, clubs and groups, youth mentoring, information and referral and related family support, general community development in Pioneer Valley.

Nikki Hughes - Youth Development Officer (Mackay Based)Duties Include: Support to develop programs and activities for young people, assistance to source funding for activities or events, information and referrals to other agencies, and Mackay Youth Connections Executive Member. Also spends some time working with Headspace Mackay each week.

Phone: 4961 9436Email: Nikki.Hughes@mackay.qld.gov.au

Amanda Andersen – Youth Development Officer (Sarina Youth Centre Based)Duties Include: Youth development including youth projects and events through the Sarina Youth Centre, youth mentoring, information, referral, advice, and case management or one on one support through the Sarina Youth Centre Support Services (SYCSS).